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Places (POIs) visited during this tour

Place #1
Distance: 0.79mi , Attraction : Park Entrance
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47048 Generals Hwy, Three Rivers, CA 93271, USA
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Ash Mountain Entrance
Up ahead is the primary gateway into the park.The Ash Mountain Entrance serves as a dramatic introduction to the park's diverse landscapes, transitioning from oak-studded foothills to towering sequoias and alpine vistas as you ascend.

Hard to miss, is the iconic Sequoia National Park sign. The sign was created in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal program that provided jobs during the Great Depression. The CCC was instrumental in developing much of the park’s early infrastructure, including roads, trails, and structures. The centerpiece of the sign is a detailed carving of a Native American chief's head. It honors the region's Indigenous history, particularly the Yokuts people, who have cultural ties to the land. Its design reflects the CCC's emphasis on preserving the natural and cultural heritage of the locations they worked in, often incorporating local materials and themes into their projects.

This is a great photo-op, especially with a parking lot right next to it! If you’d like to stop for a quick picture to commemorate the beginning of our amazing tour, then this is your time to shine!

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ash_Mountain_Entrance_Sign
Place #2
Distance: 1.36mi , Attraction : Visitor Center
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47050 CA-198, Three Rivers, CA 93271, USA
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Foothills Visitor Center
On our right is the Foothills Visitor Center. This is an excellent place to learn more about the park.
Situated at a lower elevation in the foothill zone of the park, the center is surrounded by oak woodlands and chaparral, providing a stunning backdrop. Then once you step inside, you’ll be surrounded by Sequoia knowledge out the wazoo! From exhibits that focus on the ecology, geology, and human history of the park's lower elevations. Visitors can learn about wildlife, native plants, and the seasonal cycles of the region, to exhibits that highlight the history and traditions of the local Indigenous Yokuts tribes, including their connection to the land and its resources. There are of course park rangers always there to lend a helping hand, and answer any questions you may have. And before you head out you can stop at the gift shop and buy yourself a cute sweatshirt, you deserve it!

  https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/visit-foothill-visitor-center.htm
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Ash Mountain Entrance
Map Pin Place 2 Foothills Visitor Center
Map Pin Place 3 Tunnel Rock
Map Pin Place 4 Hospital Rock
Map Pin Place 5 Mount Whitney
Map Pin Place 6 Big Fern Spring
Map Pin Place 7 Amphitheater Point Viewpoint
Map Pin Place 8 Eleven Range Overlook
Map Pin Place 9 The Four Guardsmen
Map Pin Place 10 Giant Forest Museum
Map Pin Place 11 General Sherman Tree



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